The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced the launch of a roadshow in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to mobilize and encourage Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to participate in its Inter-Agency Innovation Competition. The campaign, which begins on Monday, January 12, 2026, aims to promote home-grown innovations and reward outstanding ideas with a total cash prize of N140 million.
The roadshow will move across major government locations in Abuja, starting from the Old Federal Secretariat in Area 1 and proceeding to the main Federal Secretariat in the Central Business District. It will make stops at various MDAs to create awareness about the competition, its objectives, and the benefits of public servants’ participation in developing innovative solutions to national challenges.
The initiative is part of NASENI’s drive to boost Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem and support the Federal Government’s industrialization agenda. The roadshow will also provide staff from different MDAs with the opportunity to engage directly with members of the Inter-Agency Innovation Committee, take part in informative sessions, and learn how to submit entries through https://naseni.gov.ng/innovation/.
Chairman of the NASENI Inter-Agency Innovation Competition, Engr. Dr. Olayode Olasupo, who also serves as Director of the Manufacturing Services Department at NASENI, said the competition reflects Nigeria’s desire to harness local creativity for industrial development.
He explained that the initiative is designed to give civil servants across the country a platform to contribute to the nation’s progress. “We want to make sure talents in staff are not wasted, and we know that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have such staff in abundance,” he said.
According to him, the competition encourages MDAs to propose innovative ideas across key sectors such as health, agriculture, education, and infrastructure. “The competition hereby invites all MDAs to propose innovative solutions leveraging innovation, science, engineering and technology to enhance service delivery and improve the quality of life for Nigerians,” Olasupo stated.
He urged all MDAs to participate and share creative ideas that can contribute to Nigeria’s growth. “Join us in driving innovation for a better Nigeria,” he said, adding that through the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government remains committed to building a modern and industrialized nation.
